Elk Township, New Jersey
| Elk Township, New Jersey | |
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| Township | |
| Township of Elk | |
Entering Elk Township along County Route 609
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 Elk Township highlighted in Gloucester County. Inset map: Gloucester County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. |
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 Census Bureau map of Elk Township, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates: 39°39′46″N 75°09′25″W / 39.662752°N 75.156972°WCoordinates: 39°39′46″N 75°09′25″W / 39.662752°N 75.156972°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |
 New Jersey
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| County |
 Gloucester
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| Incorporated | April 17, 1891 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| • Body | Township Committee |
| • Mayor | Edward Poisker (R, term ends December 31, 2016) |
| • Clerk | Debbie Pine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.688 sq mi (50.992 km2) |
| • Land | 19.494 sq mi (50.490 km2) |
| • Water | 0.194 sq mi (0.502 km2) 0.98% |
| Area rank | 144th of 566 in state 6th of 24 in county |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
| • Total | 4,216 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 4,156 |
| • Rank | 405th of 566 in state 18th of 24 in county |
| • Density | 216.3/sq mi (83.5/km2) |
| • Density rank | 499th of 566 in state 23rd of 24 in county |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08343 - Monroeville |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 3401521060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882139 |
| Website | www |
Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 4,216, reflecting an increase of 702 (+20.0%) from the 3,514 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 292 (-7.7%) from the 3,806 counted in the 1990 Census.
Elk Township was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 17, 1891, from portions of Clayton Township, Glassboro Township and South Harrison Township. The township was named for elk hunted in the area.
Elk Township is a dry township where alcohol cannot be sold.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 19.688 square miles (50.992 km2), including 19.494 square miles (50.490 km2) of land and 0.194 square miles (0.502 km2) of water (0.98%).
Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Aura, Ferrell, Harding, Hardingville and Monroeville.
The township borders South Harrison Township, Harrison Township, Glassboro, Clayton, and Franklin Township. Elk Township also borders Salem County.
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